The Texas Restaurant Association wants consumers to know just how much taxes are charged on alcoholic beverages. A bill initiated by the group could add more transparency to the disparity about the tax charged for purchasing a mixed drink in restaurants that serve alcohol.

TRA President Bob Westbrook has proposed and drafted a bill that could list on a customer’s receipt the 14 percent tax imposed when purchasing a mixed beverage. By comparison, state beer and wine tax is 8.25 percent. The association has already presented the bill to the state comptroller’s office. Westbrook said it stands a good chance of being passed because it is revenue-neutral.

Westbrook is touring the state to outline to business owners the changes they should expect during the 2011 session.

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